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Rafael Griera CalderónMelancholic Woman oil on canvas painting european artc.1980
c.1980
About the Item
Title: Melancholic Woman
Artist: Rafael Griera Calderón (1934–2018)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 31.9 x 25.6 in
Support: Unframed canvas
Signature: Signed in the lower left corner: Rafael Griera
Estimated period: 1980s–1990s
Condition: Good. The painting has been professionally restored. On the reverse, a small reinforcement patch can be seen in a localized area, without affecting the visible painted surface. The canvas is well stretched over its original stretcher, which remains solid and stable. The colors are vivid, with no signs of oxidation or craquelure.
Description of the artwork
In Melancholic Woman, Rafael Griera captures a moment of intimacy and contemplation. A young woman is seated at a round table covered with a white cloth, her gaze lowered, immersed in a serene atmosphere. She wears a light blouse and a scarf with geometric patterns. Surrounding her, delicately arranged, are books, a glass, fruit, and a blue vase with flowers, forming a still life integrated into the scene.
The background, featuring a floral composition in mauve and green tones, adds chromatic dynamism without disrupting the overall tonal harmony. The lighting is soft and selective, emphasizing the introspective nature of the moment. The brushwork is confident and nuanced, showcasing the artist’s technical skill and poetic sensibility.
Brief biography of the artist
Rafael Griera Calderón (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 1934 – Olot, 2018) was a Catalan painter with solid academic training and a deep figurative sensitivity. Raised in Olot from an early age, he studied at the Escola de Belles Arts and was a member of the group Cràter d’Art, which sought aesthetic renewal in contrast to the local landscape tradition. After an early phase influenced by informalism, Griera developed a lyrical figurative style, focusing on landscapes, interiors, and figures imbued with silence and atmosphere. His work has been recognized for its ability to convey restrained emotions through everyday scenes.
Comparable artists
Due to its introspective theme, delicate treatment of the female figure, and intimate atmosphere, Griera’s work can be compared to:
Vilhelm Hammershøi – for the emotional stillness in interiors;
Ángel Planells – for the expressive sobriety of the elements;
Francisco Ribera Gómez – for the intimate elegance of female portraits;
Edward Hopper – though with a softer and more lyrical sensitivity.
- Creator:Rafael Griera Calderón (1934, Spanish)
- Creation Year:c.1980
- Dimensions:Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Barcelona, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1155216330102
Rafael Griera Calderón
Rafael Griera Calderón was born circumstantially in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 1934. Later, he lived in Olot from 1942–60, where his father had a religious imagery workshop, he learned to perform all the techniques related to this art, and thanks to this, he developed a great artistic activity. Calderón also studied at the Escola de Belles Arts d'Olot for a short period. At the age of 12, he won his first prize at the Center Catòlic. At 18, he was part of the group Cràter d'Art, along with various artists who met regularly. Calderón was influenced by Anglada Camarassa, whom he met while doing military service in Palma de Mallorca, and by the painter Vermeer from Delft. He made trips throughout Spain to sell the saints in the workshop.
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